Master’s Degrees in Computer Science
Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,206 people earned their master's degree in computer science. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,697 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,206 |
| Associate Degree | 4,695 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,478 |
| Graduate Certificate | 317 |
| Basic Certificate | 272 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer science. About 70.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15,585 |
| Women | 6,621 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,000 |
| Black or African American | 287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 |
| White | 2,378 |
| International Students | 16,333 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 801 |
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 274 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer science students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,066 people received their master's degree in computer science from USC. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 543 people received their master's degree in computer science from UIUC. Of these students, 21% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in computer science from Columbia. About 33% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 436 people received their master's degree in computer science from ASU - Tempe. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Stanford University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their master's degree in computer science from Stanford. About 35% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their master's degree in computer science from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
University of Central Missouri is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in computer science from UCM. Around 0% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in computer science from UCSD. Of these students, 26% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maharishi International University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master's degree in computer science from MIU. Of these students, 16% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in computer science from Stevens. About 22% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in computer science from UMass Amherst. About 46% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in computer science from NC State. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their master's degree in computer science from MIT. About 35% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in computer science from UNC Charlotte. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
University of Dayton comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's degree in computer science from UDayton. Of these students, 28% were women and 0% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in computer science from Cornell. About 33% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in computer science from Illinois Tech. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree in computer science from Binghamton University. Of these students, 34% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in computer science from Boston U. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in computer science from UChicago. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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